Geek deals: Belkin WeMo Home Automation Switch for $40

Home automation is a fun emerging field in consumer tech these days, and this WeMo switch is one of the easier and more affordable ways there are to control your home with your smartphone or tablet. Right now there’s a 20% discount knocking the price down to $40, making it even easier to pick one up.

The WeMo switch accomplishes a simple task that has a plethora of uses – remotely turning a switch on or off. It makes it simple to turn your lights on while you’re walking up the steps to your apartment, or turn your space heater on when you’re driving home from work. You can also set your devices on a schedule, so that coffee can start brewing at the same time every morning without you having to wake up and hit anything.

Installation is about as easy as it gets, since all you have to do is plug the WeMo switch into your outlet, and then plug whatever you want to control into it. Belkin lets you manage your switch via an app on your smartphone or tablet, and is compatible with both iOS and Android. The switch works by connecting to your home Wi-Fi network or over 3G, so you’ll be able to manage your switches from wherever you are.

These switches are also modular, meaning you can have as many as you want and control them all individually. You can even pair them with other Belkin hardware like an optional motion detector if you want to. Pick one up today and get some nice extra savings on this cool gadget.